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Salman Khan returns to Mumbai

Salman Khan returns to Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Apr 2006

Salman Khan has been released from jail, according to reports.

World War I, as never seen before

World War I, as never seen before

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

More than 8.5 million troops perished in World War I, which ended 100 years ago this Sunday. Fighting ended with an armistice signed on November 11, 1918. As the world pays tribute to the fallen, here are rare and unseen photographs that show the daily life of soldiers in the trenches, destruction of towns and military leaders during the World War I as the world marks the centenary year of the mega war, which began in 1914. The photos are from a collection of hundreds of glass plates taken by an unknown photographer left behind by a viscount (nobleman) in the French army.

Assam govt seeks public opinion on rhino dehorning

Assam govt seeks public opinion on rhino dehorning

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Facing flak for its failure to check unabated poaching of one-horned rhinoceros in Kaziranga National Park the Assam government has sought public opinion on its intention to launch a pilot project of dehorning (trimming) rhinos.

Why the lockdown should not be extended

Why the lockdown should not be extended

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Is it sustainable?' 'Or is it like an overdose of a medicine that saves your life in the short run but kills you through long-lasting side-effects?' asks Shekhar Gupta.

China shuts down 13 cities as coronavirus death toll climbs to 26

China shuts down 13 cities as coronavirus death toll climbs to 26

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

By Thursday, 830 confirmed cases of pneumonia, caused by the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), had been reported in 29 provincial-level regions in the country.

PHOTOS: Amazing moments under the sea

PHOTOS: Amazing moments under the sea

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Underwater Photographer of the Year celebrates photography beneath the surface of the ocean, lakes and rivers. More than 5,500 underwater pictures were entered in 13 categories by underwater photographers from 70 countries around the world. Scroll down to see the winning images.

Prez okays Haryana's cow protection Bill

Prez okays Haryana's cow protection Bill

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

With the 'Gauvansh Sanrakshan and Gausamvardhan Bill' turning into a law, cow slaughter in Haryana will now attract a rigorous imprisonment ranging from three years to 10 years.

These dogs aren't just just man's best friends...

These dogs aren't just just man's best friends...

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Dog squads are sniffing out poachers and busting their plans. Geetanjali Krishna tells us more about these canine crusaders.

Running with the bulls in Pamplona

Running with the bulls in Pamplona

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

It's that time of the year again when people gather in Pamplona, Spain to participate in the 427-year-old festival of San Fermn from July 7 to July 14 and has the encierro, or bull run, at its heart.

Salman gets bail in blackbuck poaching case, released from jail

Salman gets bail in blackbuck poaching case, released from jail

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

The judge asked the actor to appear before the court after a month on May 7 when it will hear his plea for suspension of sentence.

Joji: The Mundane Disarranged by a Heart of Darkness

Joji: The Mundane Disarranged by a Heart of Darkness

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

With Joji, Dileesh Pothan has found a way, once more, to use everything he has learnt to further push the boundaries of his art, observes Sreehari Nair.

Rishi Kapoor: I am a God-fearing Hindu, beef is not allowed in my house

Rishi Kapoor: I am a God-fearing Hindu, beef is not allowed in my house

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

'People have simply chosen to twist my words. They are abusing me and my family. If our Hindu culture forbids beef meat, does the same culture give you the right to abuse me and my family just because I have an opinion that you don't agree with? Is that our culture?' Rishi Kapoor makes his stand clear.

When will this pandemic end?

When will this pandemic end?

Rediff.com14 May 2020

'It will take time.' 'It will take time.'

Restrictions in some areas of Srinagar ahead of Hurriyat rally

Restrictions in some areas of Srinagar ahead of Hurriyat rally

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Authorities on Thursday placed the moderate All Parties Hurriyat Conference Chairman Mirwaiz Moulvi Umar Farooq under house arrest to scuttle a rally called by the separatist group.

'I hope my daughter can rest in peace soon'

'I hope my daughter can rest in peace soon'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

'She was just a little girl. She didn't understand religion. Who is Hindu, who is Muslim.' 'She was just 8! Why punish her?' The family of the eight-year-old girl who was gang-raped and murdered in Jammu's Kathua district say everything has changed since that horrific crime.

Guv's rule imposed in J-K; ex-top cop made Vohra's adviser

Guv's rule imposed in J-K; ex-top cop made Vohra's adviser

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

Under the provision of Section 92 of the Jammu and Kashmir Constitution, governor's rule is imposed for six months.

'These terrorists won't even find place in hell'

'These terrorists won't even find place in hell'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

'No religion sanctions what happened in that school in Peshawar. What happened there was a crime against humanity.'

Is this the India we want?

Is this the India we want?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

'There is a discomfort among many of us at the fact that the Republic is not more Hindu than it could or should be.' 'This discomfort is producing laws such as the one we now have in Gujarat,' says Aakar Patel.

'I pretended to be dead': Paris attack survivor shares her terrifying story

'I pretended to be dead': Paris attack survivor shares her terrifying story

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

A woman recounts her story of how she played dead to survive Friday's terrorist attacks in Paris that killed at least 129 others in a chilling Facebook post, along with a photo of her bloodied shirt.

Mewat gang rape victim says attackers were cow vigilantes; police refutes

Mewat gang rape victim says attackers were cow vigilantes; police refutes

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

Police said the investigation in the case is still on and so far they have not found any link with cow vigilantes.

US, China trade barbs over 'Chinese Virus'

US, China trade barbs over 'Chinese Virus'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

The US and China have sparred over the origin of the virus for days, with a Chinese official promoting conspiracy theories.

The finalists of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year have been unveiled

The finalists of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year have been unveiled

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Finalists in the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition have been revealed and the stunning images have to be seen to be believed.

Maharashtra governor signs anti-superstition bill

Maharashtra governor signs anti-superstition bill

Rediff.com24 Aug 2013

The anti-black magic and superstition ordinance has been promulgated in Maharashtra, four days after the murder of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar in Pune.

Witnesses turn hostile in poaching case

Witnesses turn hostile in poaching case

Rediff.com22 May 2003

Khan is facing trial on charges of killing protected wild animals in 1998 when he was in Jodhpur for the shooting of \n\nSooraj Barjatya's film Hum Saath Saath Hain.

5 tips to ace the weight loss game

5 tips to ace the weight loss game

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Presenting 5 simple tips on how you can take charge of your health and stop agonising about your weight.

An infant in a plastic bag

An infant in a plastic bag

Rediff.com25 Feb 2005

Jallikattu held in shadow of protests in Tamil Nadu, 3 dead

Jallikattu held in shadow of protests in Tamil Nadu, 3 dead

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

Protesters demanded a permanent solution for holding the sport and raised slogans that an ordinance was only a temporary measure.

'More younger people are dying in India than in US'

'More younger people are dying in India than in US'

Rediff.com4 May 2020

'If you look at the age group of people who died in India, the average age is 35!' 'That's why as a country we should be much more concerned.'

3 factors robbing the cream off dairy farmers' lives

3 factors robbing the cream off dairy farmers' lives

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

Cheap milk prices, rising fodder cost and the difficulties in buying new cattle and selling old ones on account of cow vigilantism have cast a triple shadow on this sunshine sector in Indian agriculture, reports Sanjeeb Mukherjee.

Eid revelry missing in Kashmir due to restrictions

Eid revelry missing in Kashmir due to restrictions

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Shops, business establishments and petrol pumps continued to remain shut during the day even on the eve of Eid on Monday.

'They threatened to sacrifice me alive'

'They threatened to sacrifice me alive'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Jamida K is the first Indian Muslim woman to lead the Friday prayer.

States get 'last chance' to comply with SC order on mob lynching

States get 'last chance' to comply with SC order on mob lynching

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

"People must realise that mob violence and taking of law into the hands will invite wrath of law," said the bench.

Delhi SHOCKER: Man caught on CCTV stabbing puppy

Delhi SHOCKER: Man caught on CCTV stabbing puppy

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

The video shows a man, now dubbed as 'serial dog killer' dressed in shorts and a jacket luring the dogs with food and then stabbing them repeatedly with a knife at the Metro station.

'Our culture does not take life, but promotes it'

'Our culture does not take life, but promotes it'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

'The tiger is the epitome of evolution.' 'Every tiger has a stripe pattern that is unique. Each tiger is unique.' 'Tigers are very elusive. It is said a tiger sees you nine times when you see it once.'

49 dead in Northeast deluge so far, Assam worst hit

49 dead in Northeast deluge so far, Assam worst hit

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Several places in Arunachal Pradesh, including capital Itanagar, were cut off by floods and landslides.

Why are our leaders like fish?

Why are our leaders like fish?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

'Politicians try to be the leader fish, pulling the country along -- except that they try to knock other aspiring leaders off their course as they go, says Mitali Saran.

Time veggies joined the Indian non-veg mainstream!

Time veggies joined the Indian non-veg mainstream!

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

'In a country like India, it is clear that respecting religions -- in politics or in the kitchen -- is disastrous,' says Amberish K Diwanji.

Bulandshahr violence: Conflicting statements by Bajrang Dal convenor

Bulandshahr violence: Conflicting statements by Bajrang Dal convenor

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

Two first information reports were registered by the police at Siyana police station in Bulandshahr -- one over cow slaughter and the other on the mob violence in which a village man was also killed.